comar7P.i
High Performance Aluminium DoorsThe High Performance Comar 7P.i Range: Exceeding the latest Security
& Building Regulatory Requirements in: Swing, Sliding, Pivot, Rebated,
Tilt/Slide and Folding/Sliding Doors
Uniclass
L411:P43Cl/SfB (31.5) Xh4
EPIC
D11:X421
complementing architecture
2
Design
Solution
Perform
Deliver
On-time
Sustainable
3
Council for Aluminiumin Building
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems is the largest British, privately
owned aluminium systems company in Europe.
Comar designs, extrudes and distributes over 700 integrated profiles to
a Nationwide approved fabricator network for use in aluminium ground
floor treatment, window, door and curtain walling applications.
Comar has built its reputation on delivery. Over £6M of mill, standard
white polyester powder coating, silver and bronze anodised profiles
are kept in stock. This means that 99% of orders are fulfilled by our
customers weekly delivery. Single and dual colour polyester powder
coating can be delivered in 15 working days.
For architects and specifiers a Nationwide team of specification
consultants provide project-by-project advice on design, building
regulations, U-value and wind loading calculations as well as NBS
specifications, budget pricing and approved fabricators.
This service to specifiers ensures that projects run smoothly from
concept to installation.
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems is an ISO 9001 registered
company. Comar is a member of the Council for Aluminium in
Building, (C.A.B) and is a Technical Committee member as well as the
CWCT (Centre for Window & Cladding Technology). Comar provides
CPD seminars to architects and designers through the RIBA CPD
network and offers CWCT training courses and seminars through its
own training centre at Mitcham in Surrey. Membership with these
Associations ensures that customers are kept up to date with the very
latest in building technology and regulations.
Comar Designed for Performance, Backed by Delivery.
comar
4
designComar 7P.i Door System
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems are pleased to launch its next
generation of commercial and residential door-sets. This comprehensive
range includes a solution for all door applications. From aluminium doors
for high traffic areas to residential homes, the Comar 7P.i door range
offers a solution. Comar 7P.i doors utilise the trade-marked P.i thermal
break technology ensuring the lowest U-values available. All doors have
achieved the relevant security tests, compliant with Secured by Design
standards: PAS 24:2016 and LPS 1175. Comar Architectural Aluminium
Systems also holds enhanced security and systems supplier Kitemarks
for its Comar 7P.i range.
We are also pleased to confirm that Comar 7P.i range has a
Secured by Design Licence creating additional reassurance. With regard to
weather performance the Comar 7P.i range has achieved no leakage on air
and water at 600Pa, 2400Pa wind resistance. The doors are faced drained
with a wide variety of drained thresholds either rebated for additional
weather performance or low-rise to comply with the Equality Act and
Lifetime Homes. For safety anti-finger trap stiles are available in both
Comar 7P.i CD and Comar 9P.i AFT.
To ensure a complete solution, the Comar 7P.i door range has been
designed to incorporate hardware from its sister division Axim Architectural
Hardware. The Axim range includes market leading concealed transom
closers, panic exit hardware, electric strikes, dead latches, flush bolts,
locks and handles.
By selecting the Comar 7P.i range of doors you can be rest assured that
the opening solution is at your finger tips, ensuring that an entrance of
distinction is delivered time after time.
Genesis
To our nationwide network of approved fabricators, Comar supplies
Genesis Estimating Software. Genesis is a powerful estimating tool;
it provides fast, accurate pricing from plans and tenders for the entire
Comar product range.
Genesis includes the facility to provide section through details which
can be exported to CAD so Comar approved fabricators can add detail
to design drawings.
All approved fabricators are trained in Genesis, ensuring Comar approved
fabricators provide accurate budget pricing and tender returns.
Research and Development
Comar 7P.i has been continuously developed to ensure it can be used
to complete the most demanding façade. New profiles are regularly
introduced. If your project requires new extrusions, Comar’s Technical
Department will discuss individual projects and develop new profiles
to achieve the design brief.
5
solutionComar 7P.i ECO
Description
Comar 7P.i ECO is an eco-nomical and eco-friendly rebated door
system, thermally broken, offering low U-values and value engineered,
integrated solutions with Comar 5P.i ECO windows.
Types
Comar 7P.i ECO are rebated open in and open out, single or double
doorsets with a range of drained thresholds for compliance with
Lifetime Homes and other access regulations. High security option that
has passed the requirements of PAS 23 and Pas 24.
Comar 7P.i CD
Description
Comar 7P.i CD is a robust thermally broken commercial swing door
system, offering concealed transom closers and an aesthetically
pleasing rounded anti-finger trap stile. The high security option has
passed the European Harmonised Standard to 1627-1630 Level 3 and
PAS 24: 2016. A variety of low rise thresholds offer compliance with
Lifetime Homes and other access regulations.
Types
Comar 7P.i CD is a double action swing door which can be single or
double, hung from concealed transom closers offering 180 degree
operation with or without back-check.
Comar 7P.i FSD
Description
Comar 7P.i FSD is a thermally broken folding sliding door system, with
adjustable jambs and leaves to allow continual smooth operation. To
suit the application, the gear has both bottom and top rolling operation.
The bottom gear is housed in the floor and therefore offers compliance
with Lifetime Homes and only access regulations.
Types
From 2-8 doors folding/sliding in one direction with a slave door option
for day use, open in stacking doors are advisable when the doors must
operate within the building plane; open out stacking doors can be used
so the doors do not interfere with interior furnishings.
Comar 7P.i HSD
Description
Comar 7P.i HSD horizontal sliding door system is a thermally broken
patio door system, with an extensive range of thermally broken profiles
to allow for up to 6 sliding leaves with a 2 or 3 track sliding operation.
Types
The sliding leaves can be two or three leaves, sliding in either
direction, with a 5-point multi-point lock for extra security. A ramped,
drained threshold caters for the requirements of Lifetime Homes and
the Equality Act.
Comar 9P.i Rebated
High performance Comar 9P.i Rebated doors offer exceptionally low
U-values, security and weather performance. To comply with the latest
regulations Comar 9P.i has options for low-rise thresholds.
Types
Comar 7P.i ECO are rebated open in and open out, single or double
door-sets with a range of drained thresholds for compliance with
Lifetime Homes and other access regulations. The high security option
that has passed the requirements of PAS 23 and Pas 24.
6
performSpecification
Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have a nationwide team
of architectural advisors who specialise in providing architects and
specifiers with project support, calculations and NBS specifications.
The relevant NBS clauses are:
• H11 Curtain Walling.
• L10 Windows/Rooflights/Screens.
• L20 Doors/Shutters/Hatches.
Nationwide Approved Fabricator Network
Once Comar 7P.i has been specified, a nationwide network of approved
fabricators ensures the successful completion of projects. Your
Comar architectural advisor can provide fabricators who specialise in
commercial, new, refurbishment or public building work.
Calculation
Calculations such as wind-loading, U-values, size and weight limitations
for projects can be obtained from Comar’s Technical Department.
Finishes
Comar 7P.i finishes are available in all RAL, Syntha-Pulvin and BS colours.
Aluminium profiles are finished to the following specifications: silver, bronze
and black anodising AA 25 to BS EN 150 7599 : 2010 or BS 3987. Liquid organic
coating to BS 4842 : 1984. Polyester powder coating to BS 6496 : 1984.
Weather Performance
On test, the Comar 7P.i Door Range exceeded the requirements
of BS 6375 Part 1:
Air tightness 600Pa
Water tightness 600Pa
Special Resistance to Wind Load 2400Pa
comar7P.i
Comar 7P.i Doors Thermal Performance
Door Type Configuration Number of Doors Size Comar 7P.i U-value1.0 Centre Pane
Comar 7P.i U-value0.5 Centre Pane
Comar 7P.i ECO Rebated SingleDouble
1000mm x 2100mm2000mm x 2100mm
1.771.76
1.431.41
Comar 7P.i CD Swing SingleDouble
1000mm x 2100mm2000mm x 2100mm
1.751.69
1.431.46
Comar 7P.i FSD Sliding/Folding 3 leafs @ 1M Wide 3000mm x 2100mm 1.35 0.97
Comar 9P.i Door Rebated Single 1000mm x 2100mm 2000mm x 2100mm
1.671.65
1.311.28
7
Hardware, Glazing & Gaskets
Comar 7P.i utilises a range of hardware such as handles, locks,
electric strikes, deadlatches, panic exit devices and flush bolts
available from the Axim range of architectural hardware.
Comar 7P.i doors can be fabricated to incorporate all major
manufacturers automatic door gearing and panic exit devices.
Glazing
Generally, all glazing shall comply with the requirements of
BS 6262: 1982, British Standard Code of Practice for Glazing in Buildings.
External glazing beads are mechanically fixed to rebates for
security. Glass is set dry against glazing tape or EPDM gasket and
retained by a variety of clip-in beads which permit glazing
thicknesses from 4mm to 40mm.
Gaskets
Glazing materials are high performance pre-formed non-structural
gaskets complying with the requirements of BS 4255, Part 2.
Security
Security concerns are alleviated with the knowledge that the Comar
7P.i Door range holds the very latest PAS 24:2016 security standards
(which supersedes PAS 24: 2016 and BS7950) and has a Secured by
Design Licence.
Materials
Extruded aluminium profiles are of aluminium alloy 6063 T5, T6 to
BS EN 755. Comar 7P.i has a thermal barrier 22mm polyamide strip.
Double-sided brush seals are polypropylene brush seals woven
backed for inside and outside weather protection. Wool-piles meet the
severe weather rating requirements of the British Standard Institute
and also comply with the Architectural Aluminium Association of the
U.S.A. (AAMA 701.2:1974). Gaskets are extruded from E.P.D.M. rubber.
System Limitations
Width Maximum 1200mm*
Height Maximum 2400mm*
*The above limitations are dependent on the project application. Larger or smaller sizes may be achieved, please contact Comar’s Technical Department for project-by-project advice.
perform
8
deliverConstruction
Comar 7P.i CD Commercial Swing Doors
Rails are square cut and the design of stiles makes an almost
invisible joint. Stiles incorporate twin woolpile grooves to bypass the
lock. A secure profile concealed under the door houses twin brush
seals, providing double weathering and draught proofing around
the perimeter of the door. Low ramp drained or thermally broken
thresholds are available. The doors are hung from Axim Concealed
Transom Closers.
Comar 7P.i ECO, FSD & HSD
Profiles are cut at 45 degrees, mitred jointed using stainless steel
chevrons, alignment cleats and spring loaded mechanical cleats.
All mitre joints incorporate aluminium adhesive for added strength.
Gaskets are EPDM; the door edge incorporates a groove for external
gasket protection and within the door a centre seal gasket ensures a
double barrier for weather proofing. Doors are hung on standard or
security hinges.
Comar 7P.i Enhanced Security
All doors have a standard and security option to cater for the differing
levels of security on projects. On security options, the cylinders are
both anti-bump and anti-snap and security handles are fitted. Security
hinges and steel back plates are fitted to ensure the strength of the
door is increased on known points of attack. Dependent on the door
type, security test certificated are held for PAS 24: 2016,
BS EN 1627 Level 3 and LPS 1175 Level 2.
Comar 7P.i Anti-Finger Trap Options
In applications where safety concerns are paramount such as schools,
Comar 7P.i has specially designed profiles and gaskets to create
anti-finger trap stiles. There are two options: Comar 7P.i CD swing
doors for high traffic areas, and for where weathering or lower
U-values are required the Comar 9P.i AFT.
Thresholds
For different levels of performance to suit the application e.g. high
weather performance; to meet the requirements of Lifetime Homes or
the Equality Act, Comar 7P.i offers the following options:
Non-Drained Threshold Single or double ramp low-rise threshold
Drained Threshold Single or double ramp low-rise threshold
Rebated Threshold Drained Threshold
9
on-timeComar 9P.i Mitred Door,
Open-inComar 9P.i Mitred
Anti-Finger Trap Door
Comar 7P.i ECO Door 55mm, Open-out
Comar 7P.i ECO Double Doors, Open-out
General arrangement showing Comar 7P.i ECO double doors open out meeting style
General arrangement showing Comar 7P.i ECO open out head detail
10
on-time
comar7P.i
Comar 7P.i FSDX Mullion Detail
Comar 7P.i CD with anti-finger Trap Stile
Comar 7P.i HSD Central Meeting Stile
General arrangement showing Comar 7P.i FSD, floating mullion for strength
General arrangement showing Comar 7P.i Commercial Door with anti-finger trap stile
Comar 7P.i CD Head Detail
General arrangement showing Comar 7P.i CD Head Detail with a Concealed Axim Closer
11
sustainableToday’s world calls for us all to be more conscious of our environment.
In 1998 the world recognized this by signing the Kyoto Agreement.
The Kyoto Agreement directly affected the construction industry by
demanding that buildings become more thermally efficient. With these
demands longevity, thermal efficiency, sustainability and recyclability
are now critical factors in construction.
Why Aluminium…
Aluminium provides a unique solution for today’s construction needs.
Aluminium is light, strong, durable and flexible which provides
tremendous potential for achieving even the most demanding design
brief. Two thirds of the energy required to extract aluminium is
supplied by environmentally friendly, hydroelectric power. Couple this
with the recyclability of aluminium and aluminium is the ideal choice
for windows, doors and facades.
Longevity
Unlike some alternative building materials, aluminium offers an almost
unlimited life expectancy. A notable example of this is the Statue
of Eros in London’s Piccadilly Circus which has been cleaned and
renovated, and The Empire State Building, the latter being the first
building to use anodised aluminium. Aluminium does not age like
other organic materials and needs no protection from ultraviolet light.
Aluminium can be polyester powder coated or anodised to a variety
of colours which enhances the materials natural durability. Comar’s
powder coaters guarantee their finishes for 25 years and anodisers for
30 years.
Sustainability…
The recycling process now produces high quality aluminium, which is
very cost effective and can be carried out on an indefinite number of
occasions without impairing the quality in any way. It is a very durable
material and has very low maintenance requirements, therefore
reducing the whole life cost. It is long lasting and can withstand the
ravages of the most extreme conditions. Aluminium is an excellent
material to use in marine and coastal environments, as the effect of
sodium chloride is minimal.
Sustainability concerns are alleviated by the knowledge that we have
at least 300 years of known reserves of the raw material, Bauxite,
and this does not allow for the fact that 70% of all aluminium used is
recycled at the end of its product life.
Thus with ever increasing proportion of recycled material in use,
aluminium can be accurately described as the ultimate
sustainable material.
Recycling Check List
“The recyclability of aluminium – one of its unique properties along
with strength, durability and corrosion resistance – has led to its
increased use in construction over recent years. Used aluminium is
valuable and is easily and endlessly recycled without quality loss.
The material is very rarely ‘lost’ entirely because of this.”
Important issues to note are:
The quality of aluminium is not impaired by endlessly recycling.
Re-smelting aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed to
produce the primary product. It is the most cost effective material to
recycle. The overall market for used aluminium is steadily growing,
so the more aluminium there is in a product, the more chance it has
of being recycled. The recycling rate of used aluminium products in
building is over 80% (over 95% in transportation and 30% in packaging).
30% of the 1.9 million tonnes of aluminium used in Europe in 1997 came
from recycling.
Source: Council for Aluminium Building & The European Aluminium Association.
Standards
BS ISO 9001
BS ISO 14001
BS ISO 45001
BES 6001: issue 3.1
BS EN 485
BS EN 515
BS EN 573
BS EN 755
BS 3987
BS EN 1991
BS EN 1279
BS 4255
BS 4873
BS 6262
BS 6375
BS EN ISO 7599
BS EN 12020
BS EN 12206
BS EN 12365
BS EN 14351
C.W.C.T.
Certificates
KM 578160
KM 578159
KM 593756
Q-Mark 162
Q-Mark 154
Q-Mark 185
Secured by Design Licence Holder
Quality management systems – Requirements. Certificate FM553615.
Environmental management systems – Requirements. Certificate EMS 555373.
Occupational health and safety management systems. Requirements Certificate OHS 613332.
Responsible Sourcing. Certificate RS0041.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Sheet, strip and plate.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Wrought products temper designations.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical composition and form of wrought products.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles.
Specification for anodic oxidation coatings on wrought aluminium for external architectural applications.
Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures - General actions - Wind actions.
Glass in building - Insulating glass units.
Rubber used in preformed gaskets for weather exclusion from buildings. Specification for non-cellular gaskets.
Aluminium alloy windows and door-sets – Specification.
Glazing for buildings.
Performance of windows and doors.
Anodizing of aluminium and its alloys - Method for specifying decorative and protective anodic oxidation coatings.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063.
Paints and varnishes - Coating of aluminium and aluminium alloys for architectural purposes (powder coating).
Building hardware - Gasket and weather stripping for doors, windows, shutters and curtain walling.
Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Windows and external pedestrian door-sets.
(Centre for Window & Cladding Technology)
Kitemark for BS 4873 / PAS24 Enhanced Security Aluminium Windows System Supplier.
Kitemark for BS 4873 Systems Supplier Aluminium alloy windows.
Kitemark for BS 4873 / PAS24 Enhanced Security Aluminium Door System Supplier.
Q-Mark Window General Performance to BS 4873: Aluminium.
Q-Mark Enhanced Security Window scheme to PAS 24:2016 and BS 4873: Aluminium.
Q-Mark Enhanced Security Door scheme to PAS 24:2016 and BS 4873: Aluminium.
Standards
05.19
TPG – The Parkside Group LtdThe Willow Centre
17 Willow Lane, MitchamSurrey CR4 4NX
T: 020 8685 9685F: 020 8646 5096
E: [email protected]: www.comar-alu.co.uk
Top Related